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Knee pain is such a common issue in the world of hiking. The tricky thing about knee pain is that many hikers get tunnel vision when trying to improve. They get told they must do 'one thing' to overcome their pain, and they put all their attention, time and focus into this area. But it is rarely that simple. There are so many different things that can contribute to knee pain while hiking. If you want to give yourself the best chance of overcoming it, you want to take a more comprehensive approach. So, to give some insight into this 'comprehensive approach', today I want to share with you 13 different areas that can make a genuine difference to knee pain while hiking: rEDUCING kNEE pAIN wHILE hIKING
Today I share an incredibly important point for any hiker who is going through a training process and also struggling with pain or injury.
 Steep descents and downhills can be one of the worst parts of hiking.
Crushed toes, uncontrollable jelly legs, and, all too often, that terrible shooting pain in the knees... descents can really take their toll! But saying this, just like many other problems on the trail, the right training and physical preparation can make a significant difference here. And in today's presentation, we dive into the topic of training for descents while hiking in detail: 
Many hikers out there seem to think they are 'doing things wrong' if they feel their quads doing most of the work when hiking up or down steep hills.
Today I break this subject down a bit, and explore why this isn't something you have to get obsessive about.  Foot pain (in all its shapes and forms) is a pressing issue many hikers struggle with.
Unfortunately, the usual solutions many hikers try for this (such as trying a different shoe and/or doing some rolling with the ball) will only get you so far... Foot pain is a multi-faceted issue. And if you are not taking a comprehensive approach, you will likely not see the change you want (and it will continue to plague your hiking adventures!) To help here, this video details a few areas of training that can often make a significant difference for a hiker's feet. |
AuthorRowan is a personal trainer who specialises in training for hiking, trekkers and mountaineers for their bucket list adventures. Archives
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